KENILWORTH TS-HYDRO ONE- STATE GROUP

Market: Power Generation / Distribution

Year: 2020

Owner: Hydro One

Consultant: FNX

Client: State Group

Location(s): Hamilton, ON

Contract Type: Fixed

Contract Value: $1,500,000.00

Project Duration: 12 Months

Project Status: Complete

Project Description: Located in downtown Hamilton, ON, Kenilworth transformer station involved the construction of a new MV GIS building for Hydro One.

Project Scope: RAven Construction was awarded the contract to perform the civil work associated with this station addition from State Group. Our work included:

  • Excavation and backfill operations

  • Yard drainage and grading

  • Formwork, rebar and cast-in-past concrete for building foundation and slab on grade

  • Foundation waterproofing

  • Form and pour suspended slab

  • Install built up roof parapet

  • Pour roof topping

  • Supply and install all doors and hardware

Highlights: This project had a major ground water issue, as the location right near the Hamilton harbor presented a very high-water table to deal with, additionally it was contaminated water that had to be sent to a treatment facility. Despite this situation RAven Construction was able to maintain the water levels and divert properly to commence construction.